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Methadone

Methadone. Jacqueline Kennelly Health Education 1 TR 9:25. Different Names. Methadone Brand Name: Methadose & Dolophine Street Name: Fizzies, Amidone & Chocolate Chip Cookies Chemical Name: C 21 H 27 NO , synthetic opioid. C 21 H 27 NO. Methods of Use. Oral Forms Tablets-diskettes

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Methadone

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  1. Methadone Jacqueline Kennelly Health Education 1 TR 9:25

  2. Different Names • Methadone • Brand Name: Methadose & Dolophine • Street Name: Fizzies, Amidone & Chocolate Chip Cookies • Chemical Name: C21H27NO , synthetic opioid

  3. C21H27NO

  4. Methods of Use • Oral Forms • Tablets-diskettes • Powder • Liquid- treatment of narcotics addiction • Injection

  5. Known History • Synthetic drug • Invented in Germany during WWII • 1968-American doctors used drug to help heroin addicts

  6. Schedule Rating • Schedule II

  7. Physiological Effects • Short Terms Effects • Restlessness • Vomiting • Nausea • Slowed breathing • Itchy skin • Pupil contraction • Severe sweating • Constipation • Sexual Dysfunction • Death • Long Term Effects • Lung and respiration problems

  8. Psychological Effects • No known negative long-term effects • Puts you in a “euphoric state” • Withdrawal • Occur within the first 48- 72 hours following the last dose

  9. Possible Side Effects • drowsiness • weakness • headache • nausea • vomiting • constipation • loss of appetite • weight gain • stomach pain • dry mouth • sweating • flushing • difficulty urinating • swelling of the hands, arms, feet, and legs • mood changes • vision problems • difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep • decreased sexual desire or ability • missed menstrual periods • Serious Side Effects • seizures • itching • hives • rash

  10. Signs of Overdose • small, pinpoint pupils (black circles in the center of the eyes) • slow or shallow breathing • drowsiness • cool, clammy, or blue skin • loss of consciousness; coma • limp muscles

  11. Bibliography • http://www.livestrong.com/article/91948-physical-effects-methadone/ • http://www.3dchem.com/molecules.asp?ID=187# • http://www.livestrong.com/article/236488-methadone-psychological-effects/ • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682134.html#side-effects • http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/methadone/methadone.htm

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